Stay warm and stylish with a women's peacoat
A women's peacoat is a short coat that is both stylish and warm. Traditionally, a peacoat is double-breasted and has wide lapels. This provides an extra layer of warmth. Peacoats are normally made of wool or warm wool blends. These coats have large buttons and side pockets that vertically slant to keep your hands warm as well.
Some peacoats also have a padded lining for extra warmth. When shopping on eBay, keep in mind that the size you select should be large enough so you can wear a jumper underneath, but not too large, as they’re designed to be well-fitted.
History of the peacoat
The first peacoat was created by the Dutch navy back in the 1800s as part of their uniform. The name came from the Dutch word ‘pije’ which means ‘coarse wool’.
Nowadays, there are many variations of the peacoat but the double-breasted front and large collar have remained true to the style. As fashion designers experimented with the style, they created peacoats in different fabrics such as leather and cashmere.
How to wear a peacoat
A peacoat is designed as the outer layer of your outfit so you should never put on anything over the top. You can accessorise with a scarf, hat and gloves. Just make sure that the ends of the scarf are tucked into the buttoned-up coat.
You can wear a peacoat both during the week and on weekends. These coats look equally good worn over jeans and a jumper as they do worn over a business suit.
Consider a peacoat in a neutral tone to wear on your way to the office. For more casual wear, you might like to choose one in a brighter colour, especially if you’re going to wear it with jeans.
Peacoats are comfortable to wear and will keep you nice and warm when the weather’s a bit chilly. Start shopping on eBay today to find a match for your wardrobe.
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